Govt Invokes Essential Commodities Act To Regulate Supply Of Petroleum, Natural Gas Amid Iran War
Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 1:02 PM IST The decision was made to protect consumers from potential supply shocks linked to tensions affecting shipments through key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. Photo for representation. The Government of India has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to regulate the availability, supply and equitable distribution of…
